Henrythe8

On 14/02/2022 at 18:31, LukeFRC said:

out of interest - what are you doing with 6 bands of parametric Eq? 

I'm mainly dialling some "signature" tones from some players with what I gather from the interweb. So as each has a different set of EQ, I find it interesting to be able to choose each frequency and level. I don't "always" need 6 bands, but it's great to have options. 

Good idea on the two parametrics. I'm not big on effects so it's certainly feasible. Thanks for your inputs. 

Maybe it's been expanded later on. But the 6bands are really useful. 

The sheer easyness of use of this EQ was great. I've seen the general EQ, I'll try and see to mix some up. 

So I brought back the podXT live back, plugged it in the PC, printed some of my favourite patches, and then reapplied (when possible) the same to the PodGO. 

I have to say it's better than what I had been working on earlier. but not quite as good. 

I blame the EQ. The PodXt had some great parametric EQ going where you could choose any six frequencies and range. That's what I miss the most. I used the 10band EQ but some frequencies are not the same. 

I have to dig a bit as I think I saw a general low/HiPass that would be quite useful. 

Is there a BassChat page where the patches can be shared ? 

On 09/02/2022 at 17:25, LukeFRC said:

I think the reason why they haven't really developed the bass cabs is that most people seem to move towards using IR. 


Bass amps though...

The XT live had: 

• Acoustic 360   - On Helix
• Aguilar® DB750 - On Helix
• Alembic F-2B - On Helix (Alembic is a fender preamp design so use the Fullerton Normal I think) 
• Ampeg® B-15A - On Helix
• Ampeg® SVT - On Helix
• Eden Traveller WT-300 - Not On Helix
• Fender® Bassman® Combo  -  Kinda on Helix, you've got two channels of a Bassman 
• Fender® Bassman® Head  -  Kinda on Helix, you've got two channels of a Bassman 
• Fender® Dual Showman®   - Not On Helix
• Gallien Kruger 800RB - On Helix
• Hiwatt® DR-103 - On Helix
• Hiwatt® 200 DR - Not On Helix
• Marshall® Major - Maybe - there's 4 different Marshall amps most with multiple channels
• Marshall® Super Plexi - On Helix with two channels 
• Mesa/Boogie® Bass 400+  - On Helix with 2 channels 
• Polytone MiniBrute® - Not On Helix
• Sunn® Coliseum - On Helix
• SWR® SM-500 - Not On Helix
• Versatone Pan-O-Flex  - Not On Helix
• Vox® AC100 - AC15 and AC30 but no AC100 
   
• Line 6® Classic Jazz    Don't know what this is like so... 
• Line 6® Brit Invader    Don't know what this is like so... 
• Line 6® Super Thor    Don't know what this is like so... 
• Line 6® Frankenstein    Don't know what this is like so... 
• Line 6® Ebony Lux    Don't know what this is like so... 
• Line 6® Doppelganger    Don't know what this is like so... 
• Line 6® Sub Dub    Don't know what this is like so... 
• Line 6® Tube Preamp    On helix like studio preamp
• Bypass def possible

 

Plus the Helix has... .

• SVT bright channel, 
• Mesa M9 carbine
• Pearce BC1 - two channels and jumped
• SVT-4
  
  
  I would respectfully suggest that apart from something in the SWR/Eden type sound the Helix has more useful amp models for bass.... 

Being a SWR fan, I miss those, and the PodGo doesn't have the Sunn, which also is one of my faves. But hey, can't get everything... 

IMO the bass amps and cab simulaltions are lacking. The BAssPodXTLive had numerous amps and cabs. I agree with @javi_bassistthe effects can be used for both. 

In all fairness I'm pretty sure that a guitar amp with a bass cab simulation is a completely valid choice. 🙂

Thanks. I just bought a PodGo and was pretty underwhelmed vs my (very old) BassPodXT LIve. I wish Line6 would redo an Helix Based Bass specific pedal. 

I'll browse through this thread in order to find some good ton,e and, I hope I'll be able to contribute. 

You can't go wrong with Stradi. 
I currently have two basses made by Marek, one "toy" Micro bass and my custome made Amunet bass. 

The craftmanship is of higher standards. 
The great advantage of Stradi would be that you would have a real custom made intrument. Meaning that you'll be able to chose your woods, pickup configuration, etc. 

Comfortwise, the shape is quite ergonomic and very well balanced. 

Mine costed over 4000€, but I had many options and custom choices made (5-strings, custom top with résin, custom made pickups, twin preamps, custom woods and neck shape, custom inlays with hiéroglyphs, titanium frets, carbon inserts, hybrid neck construction, hybrid bridge construction... ) 

My second build with Marek is planned for next year. That's how I trust the guy. 

So in short : for this kind of monay, you can of course get any bass. It's up to you to decide if it's worth it. I personnaly fell in love with the shape of the Stradi Symphony and never regretted my choice. 

Following. Just received a second hand EB0. 

Although I wanted a short scale bass to mess around with, I'll finally put some other pickup in and convert into a piccolo bass. 

This makes me want to travel to Scotland. See the Assassin's Creed Valhalla decor IRL. 

I had an idea of a one stacked pot preamp, loosely based on the SWR Aural Enhancer system. 

The idea would be to have a stacked pot. One pot that would be volume in the first half, and then, on the second half, would act like a Bass/Treble boost MId Cut. Like the Aural Enhancer. 

The other pot would be to select the mid frequency. 

Bass and treble frequency would be set with two internal trim pots (or switches maybe like the EMG BTC) 

Since I have absolutely zero electronics skill, I don't even know if this is possible. But if you know someone able to do this, I'll be interested 🙂 

How did I miss this !? 

The Workhorse. 

It's a 5-strings bass, headless, 20mm sting spacing at bridge and 48mm at the nut, 20mm thickness neck. 

Neck is 5-ply mahogany/padouk

Full fingerboard from nut to bridge, in Palemoon Ebony with mandolin frets. 

Chambered mahogany body with a reclaimed wood top, ideally reclaimed from a bar or something with marks and all.  

One bartolini pickup quadcoil specialy wired to have P/ReverseP and Full quadcoils. (one switch) 

One stacked pot with special design preamp based on the SWR  Aural Enhancer : first half is the volume. Then second half is bass treble boost, mid scoop. Lower pot is mid frequency. Bass and treble frequency set in the cavity with switches. Equipped with MOSFET transistors

Body shape must be weird and perfectly balanced. 

Haven't you plan a trip to the beautiful city of Lille in France, or maybe a romantic getaway with SWMBO in Bruges in Belgium. 

You know. Just to arrange a meet-up. 🙂 

Bought the funtastic Stradi LIttle Thing from Carlos, everything ran smoothly and the package was bulletproof. 

Will certainly do some business again with @juliusmonk as we seem to share the same interests on basses 🙂 

The combination of color, pickup and preamp makes me want this sooo bad. 

Had the 4-strings version, it's definetely a brilliant piece of kit. Lightweight, can be thumpy with the magnétic pickup solo'd. 

sub'd. 🙂

Non volute neck, carved body, the true original. Sexy AF. 

This idea is borderline genius. 

Could you share the Sting spacing at the bridge, please ? the traditional Spector 16,5mm or the Broad version of 19mm ? 
Thanks. 

Gotta love Marek's work. 

Poop. 

I love those basses and I curse Brexit. 

Oh. 
I didn't know you were taking orders. 
That's unfortunate news, I should get out of here. 🙂 

Before I engage in a conversation that'll end up with less money in my bank 🙂 

That is looking absolutely gorg'. (been loking a lot of Queer Eye, sorry). 

I'd say that a bronze/coppper finish on the hardware would be nice, or aged zinc. 

I absolutely LOVE the old reclaimed wood, worm-eaten table. It's fabulous. The nice "open book" cut on the neck adds a nice country flavor, too. 

Damn Brexit, damn channel...